Master of Arts in Communication & Media Studies (Online)

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Find meaningful solutions for specific issues and diverse situations in media. Earn your Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication and Media Studies at Brenau University, available 100% online.
- Finish in as few as 12 months
- Coursework includes advanced communication skills and knowledge of the media industry
- Prepare for a career in the film and television industry or as a communications specialist at any number of organizations
- Financial aid available for those who qualify

Associate's Degrees

The Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Studies is designed for the non-traditional student who has little or no previous college experience. This intermediate degree allows for flexibility in scheduling - classes are offered in the evenings and online. A separate track of courses is available for students who anticipate pursuing a career in the field of education.Request More Information »

This degree provides you with the foundation to further your studies for a career in education. Courses in this degree provide you with the fundamentals to succeed in your future studies. This degree will serve notice that you are well on your way to achieving new professional career goals.Request More Information »

Bachelor's Degrees

The business major is designed for the student who wants a broad business background. Students take courses in the areas of management, marketing, accounting, finance, operations and human resource management. The business major prepares students for positions in business analysis, management, sales and other corporate and small business functions.Request More Information »

The purpose of the accounting program is to produce graduates who are prepared for employment in accounting; who possess the knowledge needed to make decisions required by their job; and who have the technical and interpersonal skills needed to progress in their chosen career. All students who complete this undergraduate degree will have the 20 semester hours in advanced accounting topics necessary to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.Request More Information »

In today’s constantly changing global financial market, there exist a broad range of financial products and investment portfolios that are becoming more sophisticated. Therefore, financial industries throughout the world require people with specialized financial training who can make smart investment decisions. The BBA degree with a major in Financial Economics at Brenau University offers students a strong foundation in the theory and application of financial economics principles such as valuation, financial statement analysis, financial planning, credit analysis, and investment banking while molding the students into innovative, well-informed, and experienced finance professionals. The program is uniquely positioned to utilize a “hands-on” teaching and learning approach using real-time market data and cutting edge analytical tools.Request More Information »

The purpose of the Human Resources Management program is to develop the students’ knowledge, abilities and competence to recognize and evaluate the human assets in an organization and manage them for the mutual benefit of employers and employees in a proactive and strategic manner. This major prepares students for career opportunities in areas of an organization including employee selection, organizational change, human resource development, corporate culture, team-building, career planning, safety and health and global human resources issues.Request More Information »

The purpose of the marketing major is to develop students’ knowledge, core skills and competencies in the field of marketing. This program fosters an understanding of the leading role that marketing plays in modern business. The marketing major equips students with the tools to enter a general or specialist marketing position and covers the functions and subjects of international marketing management, advertising management, sales management, marketing research, consumer behavior and marketing managementRequest More Information »

The business major is designed for the student who wants a broad business background. Students take courses in the areas of management, marketing, accounting, finance, operations and human resource management. The business major prepares students for positions in business analysis, management, sales and other corporate and small business functions.Request More Information »

A degree in Communication and media Studies will provide students with the tools and knowledge to enter a variety of professions drawing on the experience and expertise of faculty as well as industry experts from the Metro-Atlanta area. In today’s media-dominated cultural landscape, media and communications have become some of the most relevant and powerful subjects to study. This program will prepare graduates for jobs in a wide variety of industries including: Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Fundraising, Instructional Design, Pharmaceutical Sales, Project Management, Mediation, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Legislative Assistance, Blogging/Social Media, Recruitment, Consulting/Training, Event Planning, etc. The Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies is offered in daytime, evening and online formats.Request More Information »

The purpose of the Organizational Leadership program is to develop students’ knowledge, abilities and competence to lead organizational members and facilitate implementation and execution of organizational processes. The inter-disciplinary program is designed to allow students in a variety of organizational settings (arts, business, government, education, and not-for-profit) to achieve individual and professional accomplishment.Request More Information »

A concentration in early childhood education leads to certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for preschool through grade five. In the field experiences and appropriate professional courses, due attention is given to the education of the growing child. Utilization of individualized instruction in developing competencies necessary to meet the needs of the child from preschool through grade five is emphasized.Request More Information »

The nursing program is designed to prepare students to provide care that is sensitive to the unique health needs of individuals, families and communities. Evidence-based practice, theory, and professional values and standards combined with real world clinical experiences form the basis for this challenging undergraduate program. The 120 credit hour nursing program includes two years of pre-requisite coursework followed by two years of specialized study. Additionally, students learn the practice of nursing in a state-of-the-art simulation lab and in diverse clinical settings.Request More Information »

The psychology undergraduate major is designed to maximize the development of professional and research skills while, at the same time, developing a basic understanding of the fundamental areas within psychology as a scientific field. Psychology graduates can aspire to obtain jobs in such areas as mental health, education, business, public health and criminal justice.Request More Information »

Master's Degrees

This program is designed for accounting professionals and students seeking to prepare for the CPA exam. The program is designed to give participants exposure to the advanced knowledge and skills for success in the public or managerial accounting field and includes CPA and CMA exam questions and simulations. Small classes ensure personal attention of the faculty.Request More Information »

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Elementary Education is an initial certification program designed for candidates who have completed the baccalaureate degree in specific majors. Generally, applicants for the M.A.T. program are expected to meet the stated admissions requirements. However, Brenau may consider an applicant who does not meet [all] stated requirements, but who, in the opinion of the appropriate department, may be a good candidate for admission to the University. Coursework taken at another regionally accredited institution of higher education will be considered for transfer. This credit will have to match the courses in Brenau’s M.A.T. curriculum. A maximum of six hours of work with a grade of B or above will be considered.Request More Information »

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Middle Grades Education (Language Arts/Social Studies) is an initial certification program designed for candidates who have completed the baccalaureate degree in specific majors. Generally, applicants for the M.A.T. program are expected to meet the stated admissions requirements. However, Brenau may consider an applicant who does not meet [all] stated requirements, but who, in the opinion of the appropriate department, may be a good candidate for admission to the University. Coursework taken at another regionally accredited institution of higher education will be considered for transfer. This credit will have to match the courses in Brenau’s M.A.T. curriculum. A maximum of six hours of work with a grade of B or above will be considered.Request More Information »

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Secondary Education is an initial certification program designed for candidates who have completed the baccalaureate degree in specific majors. Generally, applicants for the M.A.T. program are expected to meet the stated admissions requirements. However, Brenau may consider an applicant who does not meet [all] stated requirements, but who, in the opinion of the appropriate department, may be a good candidate for admission to the University. Coursework taken at another regionally accredited institution of higher education will be considered for transfer. This credit will have to match the courses in Brenau’s M.A.T. curriculum. A maximum of six hours of work with a grade of B or above will be considered.The completion of the requirements for the M.A.T. will result in certification at the secondary level (Grades 6-12). The majors which will be considered for Brenau’s M.A.T. are biology, chemistry English, history or related social science, mathematics, physics and theatre (P-12). In addition to all the course requirements, students must pass the Teaching Field Content Exams for academic content area (GACE) prior to student teaching or internship.Request More Information »

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Special Education is an initial certification program designed for candidates who have completed the baccalaureate degree in specific majors. Generally, applicants for the M.A.T. program are expected to meet the stated admissions requirements. However, Brenau may consider an applicant who does not meet [all] stated requirements, but who, in the opinion of the appropriate department, may be a good candidate for admission to the University. Coursework taken at another regionally accredited institution of higher education will be considered for transfer. This credit will have to match the courses in Brenau’s M.A.T. curriculum. A maximum of six hours of work with a grade of B or above will be considered.Request More Information »

The MBA provides graduates with critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of key leadership and business principles. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress to a higher level in their organization or take the next step in their career. The MBA is a 30 credit program with a 15 credit concentration that can be completed in 18 months. The concentration choices are: Accounting, Healthcare, International Business, Management, Marketing & Project Management.Request More Information »

The Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics is designed for managers of data analysts. It provides the opportunity for a hands-on experience with analytics tools used in the marketplace. Student will explore the major areas of the field through courses such as business statistics, applied regression, decision models, data mining and business analytics strategy.Request More Information »

The MBA provides graduates with critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of key leadership and business principles. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress to a higher level in their organization or take the next step in their career. The MBA is a 30 credit program with a 15 credit concentration that can be completed in 18 months. The concentration choices are: Accounting, Healthcare, International Business, Management, Marketing & Project Management.Request More Information »

This program is intended to prepare manages to be knowledgeable about cyber security threats and safeguards. With the rapid growth of the Internet and, in turn, the creation of numerous new information channels, the task of securing these channels and their underlying systems has become an industry-wide top priority. This program is not intended to train computer scientists but rather to prepare managers to talk intelligently about information assurance within the context of their companies.Request More Information »

The Finance MBA provides graduates with the skills they need to progress into upper management or into the field of finance. Students will explore the major areas of the field including investments, valuation, risk management and international finance.Request More Information »

The Healthcare Management MBA provides graduates with comprehensive knowledge of leadership and management principles required to be successful in an increasingly competitive healthcare environment. The Healthcare Management MBA is well-suited for clinical professionals, such as RNs, Medical Technologists, and other medical specialists, to expand their potential for promotion and leadership responsibility.Request More Information »

Students in the Human Resource Management MBA program receive specialized training, real-world experience, and personal attention, while developing solid business fundamentals that will put them out in front as a Human Resource Professional. This degree provides both human resource and business backgrounds and will prepare graduates to integrate HR strategies into their companies’ overall plans.Request More Information »

The Management MBA provides graduates with critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge necessary to progress to a higher level in their organization or take the next step in their career.Request More Information »

The Management Accounting concentration is designed for students who want to practice in the area of management accounting. Employment opportunities may include Chief Financial Officer (CFO), controller, accounting manager and small business accounting Credentials related to this concentration is Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).Request More Information »

An MBA with a concentration in Marketing provides graduates with the skills they need to progress in their marketing career or move into the field of marketing. Students will explore the major areas of the field including new product development, sales management, advertising promotions, services marketing, and international marketing. This 15 course, 45 credit hour degree program leads to a Master of Business Administration degree with a certificate in marketing.Request More Information »

The MBA provides graduates with critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of key leadership and business principles. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress to a higher level in their organization or take the next step in their career. The MBA is a 30 credit program with a 15 credit concentration that can be completed in 18 months. The concentration choices are: Accounting, Healthcare, International Business, Management, Marketing & Project Management.Request More Information »

The MBA provides graduates with critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of key leadership and business principles. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress to a higher level in their organization or take the next step in their career. The MBA is a 30 credit program with a 15 credit concentration that can be completed in 18 months. The concentration choices are: Accounting, Healthcare, International Business, Management, Marketing & Project Management.Request More Information »

The Project Management MBA program prepares students to assume project management responsibility in a wide range of industries and organizations. The course sequence helps prepare students for professional certifications, such as those offered by the Project Management Institute (‘PMI’).Request More Information »

The Public Accounting concentration is designed for students who are intending to take the CPA exam and practice in public accounting. Employment opportunities include auditing and other attest engagements, taxation, forensic accounting and client consulting. Credentials related to this concentration are the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).Request More Information »

The MBA provides graduates with critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of key leadership and business principles. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress to a higher level in their organization or take the next step in their career. The MBA is a 30 credit program with a 15 credit concentration that can be completed in 18 months. The concentration choices are: Accounting, Healthcare, International Business, Management, Marketing & Project Management.Request More Information »

The College of Education prepares students for positions in the teaching field through its undergraduate and graduate teacher certification programs and advancement opportunities in the field for certified teachers completing graduate degrees. Brenau has an unparalleled record in that arena. Brenau credentials historically have placed applicants for positions in public or private schools in good standing with prospective employers. More than 600 Brenau graduates work in teaching jobs in and around the north Georgia community alone.Request More Information »

The College of Education prepares students for positions in the teaching field through its undergraduate and graduate teacher certification programs and advancement opportunities in the field for certified teachers completing graduate degrees. Brenau has an unparalleled record in that arena. Brenau credentials historically have placed applicants for positions in public or private schools in good standing with prospective employers. More than 600 Brenau graduates work in teaching jobs in and around the north Georgia community alone.Request More Information »

Nationwide, there is an increasing need for well qualified, highly trained professionals to provide services to the rapidly growing aging population. Brenau’s M.S. in Applied Gerontology program lets you earn your degree in as little as one year. The 30 credit hour masters degree* includes an 18 hour credit hour core and 12 credit hours of electives. Because this is an interdisciplinary program, students are able to design a curriculum that will fit their individual education and career needs.Request More Information »

This program is designed to graduate professionals that need specific information tailored to entrepreneurial ventures and business startup. The focus is heavily on marketing, fundraising and management of resources.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Brenau University offers an MS degree in Organizational Leadership that is designed for individuals from a variety of academic and work backgrounds who desire to positively influence the human dynamics within organizations. Coursework provides students with the opportunities to learn about and apply contemporary theory in organization change and development, critical and creative thinking, organizational learning, leadership, conflict resolution and strategic planning.Request More Information »

Doctoral Degrees

The College of Education prepares students for positions in the teaching field through its undergraduate and graduate teacher certification programs and advancement opportunities in the field for certified teachers completing graduate degrees. Brenau has an unparalleled record in that arena. Brenau credentials historically have placed applicants for positions in public or private schools in good standing with prospective employers. More than 600 Brenau graduates work in teaching jobs in and around the north Georgia community alone.Request More Information »

The College of Education prepares students for positions in the teaching field through its undergraduate and graduate teacher certification programs and advancement opportunities in the field for certified teachers completing graduate degrees. Brenau has an unparalleled record in that arena. Brenau credentials historically have placed applicants for positions in public or private schools in good standing with prospective employers. More than 600 Brenau graduates work in teaching jobs in and around the north Georgia community alone.Request More Information »

The College of Education prepares students for positions in the teaching field through its undergraduate and graduate teacher certification programs and advancement opportunities in the field for certified teachers completing graduate degrees. Brenau has an unparalleled record in that arena. Brenau credentials historically have placed applicants for positions in public or private schools in good standing with prospective employers. More than 600 Brenau graduates work in teaching jobs in and around the north Georgia community alone.Request More Information »

Graduate Courses & Certificates

This program is designed to graduate professionals who can manage data driven decision making, problem-solving and performance improvement. The data savvy manager can perform intermediate analytics as well as act as the bridge between deep analytic talent (data scientists) and the rest of the organization. Business Analytics consists of asking the right business questions, collecting the right data, deriving insights from the data, and taking action; action that is data driven and effective.Request More Information »

This program is designed to graduate professionals to be knowledgeable about cyber security threats and safeguards. With the rapid growth of the Internet and, in turn, the creation of numerous new information channels, the task of securing these channels and their underlying systems has become an industry-wide top priority. This program is not intended to train computer scientists but rather to prepare managers to talk intelligently about information assurance within the context of their companies.Request More Information »

Brenau offers the option to students who already hold a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution to earn the Finance Graduate Certificate by completing the five required courses in the Finance Concentration curriculum. Finance certificate students must meet all course prerequisites.Request More Information »

Brenau offers the option to students who already hold a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution to earn the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate by completing the five required courses in the Health Care Management Concentration curriculum. Health Care Management certificate students must meet all course prerequisites.Request More Information »

This program is designed to graduate professionals with specialized training, real-world experience, and personal attention, while developing solid business fundamentals that will put them out in front as a Human Resource Professional. Typical HR managers come from both human resource and business backgrounds and will be able to integrate HR strategies into their companies’ overall plans.Request More Information »

This program is designed to graduate professionals with critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge necessary to progress to a higher level in their organization or take the next step in their career.Request More Information »

This program of study is intended for students who have earned a graduate degree at an accredited institution. Accounting certificate students must meet all course prerequisites.Request More Information »

This program is designed to graduate professionals for advancement in their careers to positions in corporate marketing management. The program provides the strategic thinking, analytical tools and tactical skills required by marketers to build strong brands, implement growth strategies and direct the marketing planning efforts of an organization.Request More Information »

This program is designed to graduate professionals to assume project management responsibilities in a wide range of industries and organizations. The course sequence helps establish best practices in project management, and helps prepare students for professional certifications, such as those offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.Request More Information »

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